On this day in Boston Celtics history, seven-time champion small forward Frank Vernon Ramsey Jr. was born in Corydon, ...

Bill Sharman, L.A. sports legend, speaks softly, carries a big heart Former Lakers Coach Bill Sharman, right, is greeted by Lakers great Magic Johnson during a news conference in 2011.

The Lakers had plenty of talent when Bill Sharman showed up as their new coach in the summer of 1971. The Hall of Fame lineup included a towering Wilt Chamberlain at center, flanked by Jerry West ...

Sharman’s originality would end up helping Bertka, too, as his skills were recognized by the New Orleans Jazz, who made him their Vice President and General Manager in 1974-75.

Legends profile: Bill Sharman As player, coach, general manager and club president, Bill Sharman brought to basketball an untiring quest for perfection.

Bill Sharman preceded Phil Jackson by almost 30 years when it came to coaching a star-driven Lakers squad to an NBA title and turning Los Angeles into a basketball town. Sharman would have a hand i… ...

Hall of Famer Bill Sharman has died at the age of 87, his wife told the LA Times Friday. Sharman had suffered a stroke earlier this week. The Lakers released the following statement: Bill Sharman ...

Bill Sharman effortlessly straddled both sides of the Celtics-Lakers rivalry, winning championships and making friends from Boston to Los Angeles during a unique basketball career. Even when he ...

Friends and former players reflect on the legendary career of Bill Sharman.

Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Sharman – who won 4 NBA titles as a player, 1 as a coach and 5 in his club’s front office – died Friday.

Joyce Sharman, wife of the late Bill Sharman, visited KCAL9 Friday to discuss the Bill's Ring of Hope raffle.